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WU-ELEMENTS |
Initially consisting of 5 Producers The
RZA put together including himself to handle
a buck of the Wu-Tang Clan members and
affiliates production duties, it has come to
include Bronze Nazareth and Moongod Allah
who were the last ones added to the list,
and possibly Cilvaringz as well.
The Wu-Tang movement has expanded and these
responsibilities does not lie on solely
these producers anymore, hence the list
below of other producers who have also been
constantly contributing to the movement.
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4th Disciple |
Real
Name:
Selwyn Bogard
Other Names: Allah Divine,
El-Divine
Groups: Killarmy /
The Orphanage / Black Brigade / Wu Elements
Album:
Steel Valley Project Vol. 1 [1999];
Freedom Of Speech
[Ft. Hell Razah][2004];
The Best Of (740)
Vol. 1 [2007];
Crime And Punishment In America [Ft. One
Man][2007]
4th Disciple has been in the front with the
Clan since the beginning. Along with
producing some of the most famous Wu-Tang
tracks (such as "Wu-Gambinos", "B.I.B.L.E."
and "A Better Tomorrow") he is
also a member and
main producer of Killarmy.
Currently working on a number of projects.
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Mathematics
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Real Name: R.
Bean
Other Names: The 5th Pupils,
Allah Mathematics, Fifth Disciple
Groups: Wu Elements
Album:
Love, Hell & Get Right (Da Come Up) [2003];
The Problem [2005];
Soul Of A Man [2006];
Wu-Tang Clan &
Friends Unreleased [2007];
Mathematics Presents Badluck [2007]
Mathematics is the universal language. It is
the study of the measurement, properties,
and relationships of quantities and sets,
using numbers and symbols. It can cross
barriers of language, color, religion,
ethnicity, race, and more. Mathematics (also
known as Allah Mathematics) is also one of
the most talented and up and coming
DJ/producers in the Wu-Tang camp. He first
began doing production work for some of the
Wu-Tang solo albums, Wu-Banga 101 was an
instant constant and he has never looked
back.
Mathematics also named 5ft Disciple after
the 4th Disciple has been in the hip-hop game for
a long time. Since the 80’s, he has been DJ-ing
block parties. He hooked up with his cousin
Gza and eventually with Rza. Even though Rza
taught him a great deal about production,
Mathematics soon began to create his own
signature sound, Currently the main DL for
Wu-Tang Clan especially on tours and now has
he's own label, Quewisha Records.
Not forgetting to mention that he was also the
originator of the now famous "Wu-Tang Logo"?
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Inspectah Deck |
Real Name:
Jason Hunter
Other Names: Rebel INS, Deck,
Fifth Brother, Rollie Fingers
Groups: Wu-Tang Clan /
Wu Elements
Album:
Uncontrolled Substance
[1999];
The Movement [2003];
The Resident Patient [2006] Sharp MCs and also a
producer, original member of the clan and
also of the elements. Unfortunately he has
not been doing much productions lately, Deck
is responsible for producing "Visionz",
and "Beneath The Surface" and other bangers. |
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The RZA |
Real Name: Robert
Diggs
Other Names: Bobby Steels, The
Razor, Rzarector, The Abbot, Bobby Digital
Groups: Wu-Tang Clan /
Wu Elements / Gravediggaz
Album:
RZA as Bobby Digital In
Stereo [1998]; The
RZA Hits [1999];
Wu-tang Mix Ft. *Big Cap [2000];
RZA as Bobby Digital In
Digital Bullet
[2001]; The World According To RZA [2003];
The
World According To RZA Instrumentals
[2003];
Birth Of A Prince
[2003]
Producer extraordinary,
innovative rhyme style, and intelligent
businessman, The RZA is the one to blame for
the worldwide success of the Wu-Tang Clan.
If The GZA is the head of the Clan, then The
RZA is the PR man. Originally debuting on a
'91 single called "Ooh, We Love You Rakeem"
(publically released because it was deemed
"radio friendly"), The RZA has come a long
way.
The main producer of
the Clan and head of the elements, he's also
branched out into doing work as part of the
Gravediggaz along with guest spottin on
almost as many joints as Meth. The brain
behind Wu-Tang Killa beez thats global
collection of Mc's and still growing.
Wu-Tang is truly Forever, and The RZA is
leading the way into 2G and beyond
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Tru Master |
Real Name:
Derek Harris
Other Names:
Persia
Groups: Wu Elements
Albums:
A truly skillful producer who got his start
with Guru and Gang Starr, Tru Master has
dropped some of the most recent famously
dark beats, the trademark of a Wu-Tang
Production. In producing "One Step" on
Killah Priest's Heavy Mental and the
majority of the tracks on Cappadonna's The
Pillage, Tru Master has stepped up as the
backbone of the recent Clan onslaught on the
musical industry. In addition to owning his
own production company called Persia Legacy,
he has also dropped his own lyrics on the
Gravediggaz' "Hidden Emotions" and his own
song "Who's The Truest" off of a sampler CD
put out by Guru. No matter which way you
check this cat out, he's comin with some
definite all around skills. An excellent
part of the Clan and The Wu Elements
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Bronze Nazareth |
Real Name: Justin Cross
Groups: The Wisemen /
Wu Elements / The Unknown
Other Names:
Half-Entity, The Entity
Album:
The Great Migration [2006];
One of the latest addition to the elements as there
were initially just 5.
Originally befriended Cilvaringz through the
Internet who was impressed with his
production skills. Bronze later went on to
work with Moongod Allah, got introduced to
The RZA by Cilvaringz andhas since then gone
on to
infiltrate the Wu ranks.
Possibly the last addition of the Elements,
currently part of Dreddy Kruger's Think
Differently label, he is mainly responsible
for the production duties on that label.
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Cilvaringz |
Real Name:
Tarik Azzougarh
Other Names: Ringz
Groups: The Lin Brotherz / Henchmen
/ Wu Elements / Arap
Album:
The Mental Chambers
[2001];
The All Star
Collection Box: 10 Year Anniversary
[2002];
"I" [2007];
Dutch-Moroccan MC and Producer. Initially
had a productions team called Ringz &
Partners which consisted of Bronze, Moongod,
Origin and Ringz himself, he was
instrumental to both Moon and Bronze getting
initiated to the Wu family tree and
subsequently the Wu Elements.
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Moongod Allah |
Real Name:
Jeremy Waterloo
Other Names:
Moon,
Dr. Moon
Groups:
The Lin Brotherz / Henchmen /
Wu Elements
Albums:
Ten Tigers Of
Kwantung [2001]; The Return Of The
Ten Tigers [2002]Cilvaringz's producer and also an
MC, Most of he's recent works has been
mainly production. Member of the Lin
Brotherz and CEO of Moonlight records.
One of the last additions to the
Wu-Elements and has not been involved in the
music scene for a long time now since losing
his mother in 2002.
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OTHER PRODUCERS |
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1.4.0 Productions |
Real Name:
Sean Sullivan
Other Names:
140, Shortre
Groups:
Album:
School Yard Funk Art
[2002];
Poisonous Poets, Murderous Melodies
[2002];
Staten Island Stand Up
[2004];
Executive and main producer for Othorized F.A.M. He
also produces for many artists from New
York's Staten Island province as well.
Name means "One [1] For [4] elements Overall
[O]". Elements in this case refers to the
elements of hip hop (ie. MC'ing, DJ'ing,
graf etc.). Albums were released
independently & sold by him
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6 Mil (Six Mill)
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Real Name:
Other Names:
Six Mill
Groups:
Album:
Executive and main producer for Othorized F.A.M. He
also produces for many artists from New
York's Staten Island province as well.
Name means "One [1] For [4] elements Overall
[O]". Elements in this case refers to the
elements of hip hop (ie. MC'ing, DJ'ing,
graf etc.). Albums were released
independently & sold by him
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Arabian Knight |
Real Name: Sulayman Ansari
Other Names: Q-Base
Groups:
Album:
Producer whose works include tracks by GZA/Genius,
Killah Priest and Royal Fam. Works for his
own company "Arabian Knight Productions.
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Beretta 9 [Kinetic
Music Group] |
Real Name:
Samuel Craig Murray
Other Names:
Born God Allah, Kinetic, K9, B9
Groups: Killarmy / The Orphanage
/ Achozen
Album:
N/A
Goes by Beretta 9
on Killarmy group project and Kinetic as a
solo MCs as well as productions which goes
by the name Kinetic Music Group. B9 works
very closely with The RZA and has produced
for a number of Wu members and others where
he has not been credited. His brother
sometimes work with him on Kinetic Music
Group
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Black Moezart |
Real Name:
Other Names:
Mo The Barber
Groups:
Album:Producer who's work
includes tracks by Ghostface Killah and
Shyheim. Rumored to be Ghostface's own
barber. |
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Blaquesmiths (The) |
Other Names:
Status: Active
Album:- Mike McDonald
- Rell-Love
Producer duos known as
The Blaquesmiths have produced tracks for
many Wu-Tang artists including the Ruthless
Bastards, Ghostface Killah, and Shyheim.
They are the executive producers for the Ruthless Bastards.
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Carlos Bess |
Real Name:
Carlos Bess
Other Names: C12
Groups: Majestic 12 /
Sound Mechanix
Album: N/ACarlos Bess
is
in a group with he's wife as Majestic 12,
initially signed under digital recordings.
Once part of the Sound Mechanix with Choco. |
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Choco [Jose "Choco"
Reynoso] |
Real
Name: Jose Reynoso
Other Names: DJ Choco, G-Dubs,
Belizbeha, Divine Soul, The Return, Uptown
Revival, Chocco, Grand Wizard Choco,
Groups: 1200 Warriors / Sound Mechanix
/ Da Groove Stalkers /
G-Dubs & Benn Starr
Album: N/A
Close associate to The RZA
anad Wu-Tang Clan's
main engineer, and man responsible for mixing
most of the Wu-tang Clan's albums. Choco or
sometimes known as DJ Choco is a producer,
DJ, and Remixer and dabbles with hip-hop,
house, funk and every genre of music.
House music is more his part time job and
teamed up with Junior Rivero as 1200
Warriors in the early 90s releasing
exclusive house music via their own
labels and also in a group with Carlos Bess
as the Sound Mechanix. He started his career
with Keyboard sessions with Kurtis Blow
before moving on to work as an engineer and
producer for the Clan as well as acts such
as Rage Against The Machine and even his
wife Michelle Weeks.
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John The Baptist
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Real Name:
John Hitchman Jr.
Other Names:
Groups:
Album: N/A
Producer whose
works include tracks by GZA/Genius, Killah
Priest and Royal Fam. Manages his own
company "Deadly Venoms Production".
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Padrome |
Real Name:
Other Names:
Groups:
Album:
Protect ya neck
producer, produced for the likes of M.M.O
and Deadly Venoms. |
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RNS |
Real
Name:
Other Names:
Groups:
Album:
N/A
Producer
who's works include tracks by Shyheim, GP
Wu, King Just, and the Gravediggaz. RNS is
credited as the one who taught The RZA the art of
production. Has been keeping a low profile
out of the Wu for a while now.
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Rocks The World |
Other Names
Status: Inactive
Album:
Rocks The World MC's
[2002]- Storm
- Russ Prez
- Lexx
- Malakz
- "Smoking" Joeh Moore
Responsible for the 3 albums of Deadly
Venoms and other acts such as Ill Knob,
started off as a 2 men crew but expanded
to include others.
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Shakim |
Real
Name:
Other Names: Sha
Groups:
Album:
Producer
on Fame Labs Music responsible for a number
of hits from Darkim Be Allah & AIG.
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Shawneci |
Real
Name:
Other Names:
Groups:
Album:
Producer
who has worked with the likes of Shabazz,
Hell Razah, Darkim Be Allah, Dom Pachino,
Joe Mafia, COINs members and more.
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Six July |
Real
Name: Carlos Broady
Other Names: 6 July
Groups:
Album:
Producer
(formerly of "Bad Boy Entertainment") who's
works include tracks by LA The Darkman,
Ghostface Killah and outside artists such as
Royce Da 5'9 and Alicia Keys. |
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Y-kim The IllFigure |
Real Name:
Ernest Aye
Other Names:
Illmaster
Y-Kim
Groups: Royal Fam / United
Kingdom [Population Click]
Album:
Monsters Reborn Vol. 1 [2005]
Producer whose
works include tracks by Buddha Monk, Killah
Priest and Royal Fam. Manages his own label
"I-Slam Productions". An extended
member of the Royal Fam.
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WU-TANG
KILLA BEEZ FAMILY TREE
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